I'm still mostly enjoying the show however it tends to veer into soap opera territory. Sometimes the people are a little too perfect, a little too coifed, their homes are too perfect looking, and all the family angst and dramatic music/scenes is getting a tad tedious. There needs to be more action to balance this out. Even Smallville wasn't this soapy.

12-06-2012, 03:44 PM

Florimel

Re: Arrow - CW

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Originally Posted by MiaT2

I'm still mostly enjoying the show however it tends to veer into soap opera territory. Sometimes the people are a little too perfect, a little too coifed, their homes are too perfect looking, and all the family angst and dramatic music/scenes is getting a tad tedious. There needs to be more action to balance this out. Even Smallville wasn't this soapy.

I agree. I'm still watching, but it's getting more and more soapy and comic booky. I'm not sure how much longer I'll stay with it.

12-07-2012, 11:15 PM

Bearcata

Re: Arrow - CW

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Yes, that was kind of creepy. Perhaps he is a stepfather? No, it didn't sound that way. Really creepy.

As Tommy's dad, John Barrowman looks fit enough to give the Arrow a very good fight and possibly beat him.

12-07-2012, 11:18 PM

Bearcata

Re: Arrow - CW

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Originally Posted by Florimel

I agree. I'm still watching, but it's getting more and more soapy and comic booky. I'm not sure how much longer I'll stay with it.

Well, overall I like the show and it is obvious it is still trying to find it's footing and not all the episodes will be brilliant and they are trying to set up for a mini cliffhanger for the midseason (Christmas Holidays) finale.

12-08-2012, 05:10 PM

Florimel

Re: Arrow - CW

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Well, overall I like the show and it is obvious it is still trying to find it's footing and not all the episodes will be brilliant and they are trying to set up for a mini cliffhanger for the midseason (Christmas Holidays) finale.

Yes, I know and I'm not giving up on it yet. I find most of the characters interesting, so I hope the storytelling picks up for me. The show that decides to forego the overdone cliffhanger will be a show that has earned my loyalty. The original Dallas did it first and best and not every season.

12-12-2012, 01:06 AM

Bearcata

Re: Arrow - CW

Just finished watching the 2 part Huntress story arc...interesting. I do think the casting director needs to cast better actresses for the female roles the most interesting females on this show are Ollie's mom and the blonde techo wiz. Both women can act and can hold a scene. In fact it is a pleasure to what Walter and his wife together because they have acting chops and they are showing the youngsters how to do the job right. Tommy Merlin is actually quite decent as is Diggby, the others need some practice.

12-16-2012, 02:39 AM

Bearcata

Re: Arrow - CW

episode 9 - Year's End - 12/12/12

Not a bad end to the midseason finale. Good without going overboard. I am very curious to see where this organization is going. Even though I should have known I was surprised to see that the other vigilante was Tommy's father, Malcom Merlyn.